Beechcraft King Air 250
Turboprops
Beechcraft - Hawker

Beechcraft King Air 250

$ 1,996
Variable Cost/hr
1500
Range (NM)
280
Cruise (kts)
Estimated Annual Budget
$905,619
Based on 325 flight hours per year

Aircraft Specifications

Seating
1 / 7
Crew / Passengers
Range (Full)
1500 NM
1726.20 SM
Normal Cruise
280 kts
322 mph
Avg. Pre-Owned
$ 5,154,324
Cost Per NM
$ 6.54
Fuel Burn
131 gal/hr
Cabin Height
4' 9"
Cabin Width
4' 6"
Cabin Length
16' 8"
Interior Volume
361 ftยณ
Takeoff Distance
3900 ft
Landing Distance
3100 ft

Sample Budget Comparison

Annual Owner Hours 200 hours/year 325 hours/year
Mileage56,000 NM91,000 NM
Fuel Cost$ 163,750$ 266,094
Total Fixed Cost$ 257,000$ 257,000
Total Variable Cost$ 399,150$ 648,619
Total Hourly Cost$ 3,281$ 2,787

About This Aircraft

The Beechcraft King Air 250 has a variable operating cost of $1,977 per hour, offering enhanced performance in the turboprop category. The King Air 250 delivers a range of 635 nautical miles and a normal cruise speed of 305 knots (351 mph), making it a fast and reliable choice for regional missions. With an average fuel burn of 131 gallons per hour, it provides a solid balance between speed, capability, and efficiency. The cabin of the Beechcraft King Air 250 measures 4'9" high, 4'6" wide, and 16'8" long, with a total interior volume of 361 cubic feet. It comfortably accommodates up to 9 passengers, offering a spacious and refined environment. The aircraft requires just 3,900 feet of runway for takeoff and 3,100 feet for landing, making it well-suited for operations at shorter or unimproved airfields. With its strong performance, comfort, and field versatility, the Beechcraft King Air 250 is a trusted solution for corporate, charter, and special mission operators worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it cost to operate a Beechcraft King Air 250 per hour?
The Beechcraft King Air 250 has a variable operating cost of $ 1,996. This includes fuel burn of approximately 131 gallons per hour, maintenance reserves, and other variable expenses. The total hourly cost โ€” including fixed costs โ€” ranges from $ 2,787/hr at 325 annual hours to $ 3,281/hr at 200 annual hours.
What is the annual budget to own and operate a Beechcraft King Air 250?
The estimated annual budget for a Beechcraft King Air 250 is $905,619 based on 325 flight hours per year. This includes fixed costs and variable costs for fuel, maintenance, and landing fees.
What is the range of the Beechcraft King Air 250?
The Beechcraft King Air 250 has a maximum range of 1500 NM (1726 SM) with a full passenger load. This enables nonstop flights from New York to Los Angeles, or London to Dubai, making it a capable coast-to-coast and transatlantic performer in the turboprops category.
What is the average pre-owned price of a Beechcraft King Air 250?
The average pre-owned market price for a Beechcraft King Air 250 is approximately $ 5,154,324. Actual pricing varies based on airframe hours, engine program enrollment (JSSI, MSP Gold, or ESP), maintenance status, avionics upgrades, connectivity (Gogo AVANCE, Ka-band, Starlink), and cabin condition. AviaCost provides real-time market analysis to help evaluate individual aircraft.
How does the Beechcraft King Air 250 compare to other turbopropss?
The Beechcraft King Air 250 competes with other aircraft in the Turboprops segment. Its $ 1,996/hr variable cost is competitive in the segment, and it offers a particularly spacious cabin (4' 9" high ร— 4' 6" wide ร— 16' 8" long). AviaCost lets you compare up to 5 aircraft side-by-side across 12 cost calculators to find the best fit for your mission profile and budget.
What cabin dimensions does the Beechcraft King Air 250 offer?
The Beechcraft King Air 250 cabin measures 4' 9" high ร— 4' 6" wide ร— 16' 8" long, with a total interior volume of 361 cubic feet. It seats up to 7 passengers in a typical configuration with a 1-crew cockpit, and requires 3900 feet of runway for takeoff and 3100 feet for landing.

What Aviation Professionals Are Saying

โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…
"The data accuracy is exceptional. We cross-referenced AviaCost's operating cost figures against our actual flight department financials and the numbers were within 2โ€“3% across every line item. It's the only tool I trust for client-facing proposals."
JM
James M.
Director of Aviation, Family Office
Data Accuracy
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…
"I reached out on a Sunday with a question about depreciation modeling and had a response within the hour. The team clearly understands business aviation โ€” not just the software. That level of support is rare and invaluable for our brokerage."
RP
Rachel P.
Senior Broker, Aircraft Sales & Acquisitions
Customer Support
โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…โ˜…
"We had our entire advisory team onboarded in under 30 minutes. The interface is so intuitive that even our analysts who've never used aviation cost tools were pulling comps and generating branded PDFs within their first session."
DK
David K.
Managing Director, Aviation Advisory Group
User Friendly
Pricing

Choose your AviaCost plan

Aviation Intelligence Platform โ€” Ownership, Fractional & Flight Intelligence in one platform. Free 3-day trial included with Monthly, Annual & Core plans.

Monthly
$195
per month ยท no commitment
Full platform access, month to month. Ideal for occasional use or trying before committing annually.
  • Ownership modeling
  • Trip cost analysis
  • Full aircraft database
  • Unlimited reports
Start Plan
Annual
$1,895
per year ยท save vs. monthly
Everything in Monthly plus advanced modeling tools for serious operators, brokers, and consultants.
  • Everything in Monthly
  • Advanced ownership modeling
  • Charter revenue mode
  • Branded PDF reports
Start Plan
Fractional
$995
per year ยท single user
Purpose-built for fractional ownership analysis โ€” ideal for advisors and consultants evaluating program options.
  • Fractional program analysis
  • Share cost modeling
  • NetJets / Flexjet comparison
  • Single user access
Start Plan
๐Ÿ”’ SSL Encrypted
๐Ÿ’ณ Powered by Stripe
โœ• Cancel Anytime
๐Ÿ• 3-Day Free Trial